The Daily Dad The Choice No Parent Is Ready to Make | Ezra Frech
Jan 17, 2026
Ezra Frech, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist and disability advocate, shares how his upbringing shaped his confidence. He discusses the impactful choices his parents made regarding his disability, including a transformative amputation and toe-to-hand transplant. Ezra reflects on how his parents' support emboldened him amid challenges. The emotional weight of parental decisions during medical crises is explored, highlighting the courage needed to face such moments. Together, they emphasize the importance of mindset and resilience in overcoming life's obstacles.
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Confidence Built By Intention
- Ezra Frech credits his parents' constant messages and expectations for his deep confidence despite disability.
- Their insistence he “walk into every room with your chin up” became an internalized habit that shaped his identity.
Family Mission Changed Overnight
- Ezra was the Frech family's first child and his parents had no prior experience raising a kid with disabilities.
- They shifted from environmental advocacy to founding Angel City Sports to support athletes with physical disabilities.
Life-Altering Surgeries And Risks
- Ezra's parents pursued surgeries worldwide and decided to amputate his malformed left leg and transplant a toe to his left hand.
- The procedures were risky and his parents once canceled surgery at the last minute because of a gut feeling.
